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Moaragh Choub: The Masterpiece Art of Iranian Wood Marquetry The term Moaragh literally translates to patched, piece-by-piece, and veined, fundamentally referring to anything adorned with natural veins and textures. Among Iran's rich artistic heritage, Moaragh Choub (Wood Marquetry) stands out as one of the most magnificent and delicate handicrafts in the world. This peerless art holds a special place in Iranian culture, with some of the strongest and most intricate wood marquetry masterpieces g …

The History & Craftsmanship of Backgammon Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players. The playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice, and a player wins by removing all of their pieces from the board before their opponent. Backgammon is a member of the tables family, one of the oldest classes of board games in the world. Takhteh (also spelled "Takhte") is the Persian name for backgammon. The rules are similar but not exactly the same as Western backgammon. A l …